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Letter from the Editor
The news about the corona virus can be overwhelming for the healthiest person, but if you have a disease like diabetes all you hear is how much more risk you have of serious complications. Typically the news feeds don’t fully explain the whole story and often only the worst is presented. This week our publisher Steve Freed worked with the American Diabetes Association to ferret out the whole story on what your patients see and hear. He has put together a group of links that deliver what we feel are the most valuable insights.
Take a look at his list and short description and click the link to download what you want to review.
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Dave Joffe
Editor-in-chief
Newsflash
- FDA Finds Carcinogen in Some Generic Versions of Metformin: U.S. regulators are contacting pharmaceutical companies that make long-acting metformin medications. The FDA discovered N-Nitrosodimethylamine, or NDMA, beyond acceptable amounts in some extended-release versions of metformin. About 21 million prescriptions for the extended-release version were written in the U.S. last year. This recall has been announced:
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets 500 mg by Apotex: Recall Due to Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
- American Diabetes Association® Secures Insulin Price Reductions for Seniors Through New CMS Senior Savings Model – New Program Will Cap Medicare Monthly Co-Pays at $35. More info.
- ADA resources for Diabetes and COVID-19: Hear from over 40 Diabetes Professionals. See this week’s Did You Know? for more.
TOP STORIES — Diabetes News and Research
Arterial stiffness is a complication of cardiovascular disease; does skipping meals contribute to this condition in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
As we continue to age, lifestyle choices play a big part in how chronic diseases develop and impact daily life.
Of the many ways diabetes can complicate a person’s life, metabolic syndrome is one more thing to add to the list, especially in women.
Did You Know? where you can find resources for medical professionals for information on Diabetes and COVID-19:
The American Diabetes Association has pulled together resources relevant to diabetes and COVID-19 for professionals treating patients with diabetes. Topics include inpatient care, practice safety, caring for patients experiencing unemployment, the impact of diabetes and quarantine on youth, and many more. Download the resources in PDF format: Diabetes and COVID-19
Diabetes in Control gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the following pharmacy doctoral candidates in the preparation of this week’s newsletters:
Deonna Andrews, PharmD Candidate 2020 of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Adam Chalela B.S., PharmD Candidate, USF College of Pharmacy Class of 2020
Mia Flowers, PharmD. Candidate of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University School of Pharmacy
Karlena Pope, PharmD Candidate, South College School of Pharmacy
Chardae Whitner PharmD Candidate L|E|C|O|M Bradenton School of Pharmacy
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